Spedo and fuel consumption gage does not work

2000 BMW 740
160,000 MILES
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BURNETTH
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my speedometer and fuel consumption gage does not work is it control by a fuse or what?
Apr 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Not by a dedicated fuse. They are controlled by sensors and control units.

Get a scan to check for trouble codes. A faulty speed sensor would cause the problem and both are related. without the speedometer working, the fuel consumption gauge would not work as it can't do the calculations.
Apr 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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